Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

A look at the Orlando East tavern shooting

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Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for the murder suspects of a Soweto tavern tragedy. This comes after 15 people were shot and killed during the early hours of Sunday morning. To give us the facts around what happened, the demands made by the community to SAPS and Police Minister, and where the gaps are in our policing? We speak to Katleho Sekhoto, a Kaya 959 Reporter, Keabetsoe Malebo, a Orlando East Community Leader and Themba Masuku, Programme Manager at African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum.
11 Jul 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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